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Zoom Software Renewal

UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)

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22 Sep 2025 at 10:57

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Sussex, based in Falmer, Brighton, initiated a procurement process for the renewal of Zoom software through a limited procurement method. The procurement was categorised under the industry of Software Package and Information Systems and aimed at procuring video call software licenses for students and staff. This process utilised an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition, specifically as a mini competition from a framework, and falls under the regulation identified by CELEX ID 32014L0024. The award stage was reached recently on 15th September 2025, when the contract was signed with Softcat PLC, noting an active contract valued at £180,567. The procurement falls within the region identified as UKJ2, and no further options in the lot were noted.

This tender presents growth prospects for businesses specialising in providing software solutions, specifically those offering or managing video conferencing tools. Companies involved in software development and IT services, particularly larger entities capable of fulfilling substantial volume needs, such as Softcat PLC, would be appropriately suited to such opportunities. Enterprises aiming to collaborate on educational technology initiatives, especially those keen on partnerships within the education sector, can leverage this contract to demonstrate capability and foster relationships with higher education institutions like the University of Sussex. The competitive edge of IT solutions providers can be demonstrated through competitive pricing and a proven track record in software distribution.

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Notice Title

Zoom Software Renewal

Notice Description

Provision of video call software licenses for students and staff.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of video call software licenses for students and staff.

Procurement Information

Mini competition from framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059ee7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058444-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£180,567 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF SUSSEX(THE)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kt408@sussex.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
FALMER, BRIGHTON
Postcode
BN1 9RH
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ21 Brighton and Hove
Delivery Location
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex

Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Electoral Ward
Coldean & Stanmer
Westminster Constituency
Brighton Pavilion

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SOFTCAT

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